CURRENT WORKSHOPS
Autumn workshop series 2026
Welcome to SCRUM’s Autumn workshop series!
We’re kicking off an exciting term of workshops and events, including screenings, talks, an intensive and gyms.
Whether you want to deepen your practice, train specific muscles in your craft, or work with a specialist, we’ve got something for you this autumn at our new home in Riverside Studios.
Please note: our workshops often sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, we recommend signing up to our newsletter. There, you will receive early access to all our workshops announcements and ticket sales.
The Empty Space: Hacking the arts funding crisis
Panel discussion with Alex Ferguson, David Ralf, Shani Erez & Sarah Goddard, hosted by Lucie Dawkins and Wofai JE, followed by networking
Wednesday 11 November
6.30pm
SCRUM invites you to join us for an evening with New Diorama Theatre, Theatre Deli and Bold Theatre, in a discussion of innovative approaches to beating the arts crisis. We will share experiences, ideas and hard-won lessons, in a night exploring what’s possible when we think beyond traditional funding models.
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu & Somebody Jones
Tell me a Tale x Black Phantastic: Play in a week
Monday 26 - Friday 30 October 2026
10am-5pm
A five-day playwriting intensive for makers looking to enhance their skills in devising, story structure, character, acting, dramaturgy and world building, led by a multi-award winning playwright and director.
Clown Gyms
Weekly, Thursdays from 22 October to 12 November
6.30-8.30pm
Time to flex your muscles and get playing in SCRUM’s weekly Clown Gym!
Join Claire Parry to train that clowning muscle in a regular, low-pressure, joy-filled space of connection and exploration.
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
Summer Series 2026
Below you’ll see some of our previous season’s workshops. Keep an eye on SCRUM’s upcoming workshops if you’re interested in our practitioners!
SOLD OUT
Philip Shelley
Screenwriting: The Craft and The Career
Saturday 9 May 2026
10am-1pm
A hands-on workshop on writing for film and television with the head of the Channel 4 screenwriting course, based on his book Screenwriting: The Craft and The Career.
SOLD OUT
David Hare
Protecting the Playing Space
Thursday 21 May 2026
7:30-9pm
A Q&A with one of British theatre's most important voices, discussing dream conditions that theatre makers need to thrive at a time of crisis for the arts.
Rebecca Banatvala
Scene Gym
4 weekly Gyms every Wednesday from 27 May - 17 June 2026
6.30-8.30pm
Come flex your acting muscles in SCRUM’s scene gym with Rebecca Banatvala. A weekly drop in class for actors to explore, experiment and delve into text.
Claire Parry
Clown Gym
4 weekly Gyms every Thursday from 28 May - 18 June 2026
6.30-8.30pm
Time to flex your muscles and get playing in the weekly Clown Gyms! Join Claire Parry to train that clowning muscle in a low-pressure, joy-filled space of connection and exploration.
SOLD OUT
Louis Emmitt-Stern
Crafting Compelling Plays
Saturday 30 May 2026
10am-1pm
This workshop explores the craft of writing compelling plays, focusing on how strong storytelling and clear structure can bring your writing to life.
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